CPO Basic and Essential Needs Collective
The CPO embarked on a series of renovations to expand the CPO Food Closet into the CPO Basic and Essential Needs Collective, which opened in Summer 2022.
The CPO BEN Collective offers a range of essential services to support students. It includes the expanded pantry, kitchenette space with microwaves, toaster ovens, and sink, as well as café-style seating that hosts the CPO Study Hall. The CPO BEN Collective also features the CPO Computer Lab, Commuter Locker Program, Refrigerated Locker Program, and CPO Commuter Van Service. For more information on these services please visit the CPO website below.
CPO Food Box Giveaways
The UCLA Community Programs Office (CPO) Food Box Giveaway Program distributes 1,000 boxes of food to students and staff during the fall and winter holiday breaks.
Turkey Day Food Box Giveaway
Each box contains food to prepare a Turkey dinner for up to 9 people.
Winter Holiday Box Giveaway
Each Winter Holiday Food Box contains enough perishable and non-perishable items to feed a family of 7-10 people.
CPO Food Closet
The UCLA Community Programs Office (CPO) Food Closet, the campus’ anonymous, food pantry, provides students with food and other basic necessities.
Hours of Operation
M-F; 9:00 AM-4:00 PM* hours adjust during Finals Week and during campus closures.
CPO Food Cart Program
Our mobile satellite food pantry partners with various campus departments to provide ready to eat food items in different locations across campus. This service ensures that students who are unable to visit the CPO Food Closet during their academic day still have access to essential food resources.
CPO Grocery Bundle Program
The UCLA Community Programs Office (CPO) Grocery Bundle Program provides students weekly grocery packages. Students must complete an application and submit required materials to participate in the program.
